GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY (TWO-STAGE VARIABLE-SPEED) DOC GOODMAN-E7

Goodman furnace code E7: Igniter Fault or No Ground

E7 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E7 — MATCH IT ABOVE

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What does E7 mean on a Goodman furnace? Official: check for a broken or improperly connected igniter; check for proper ground and correct.

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GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.

Try these first — in this order

Igniter swap, 20 minutes, don't touch the element.

1Check: Broken/disconnected igniter

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Grounding issues. DIY part cost: $15–35 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.

What causes it (in order of likelihood)

Broken/disconnected igniter DIY-CHECKABLE
Poor equipment ground TECH

Parts referenced by this code

0130F00008S — Hot Surface Igniter

$15–35 · also sold as 594476

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Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.

Questions about this code

What does E7 mean on a Goodman furnace?

Official: check for a broken or improperly connected igniter; check for proper ground and correct.

How do I fix Goodman furnace code E7?

These aren't homeowner tasks because they involve the burner area and electrical connections. If the furnace won't heat, leave it off and have a technician inspect the igniter and grounding.

How much does it cost to fix Goodman furnace code E7?

Cost depends on whether the fix is a reconnection, a new igniter, or a grounding correction. A technician's inspection determines which applies.

Applies to

GMVC96 · GCVC96

Different Goodman generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.

Same control platform, same code: Amana furnace code E7

Verified against Goodman GMVC96/GCVC96 Service Manual, p.44

Last verified 2026-07-06 · page updated 2026-10-03 · how we verify

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